Becky G: Cheating & People Pleasing

In this candid interview, Becky G reveals intimate details about her personal and professional journey. Growing up in Inglewood with 19 cousins on her mother's side, she started working at nine years old to help support her family after they lost their home and moved into her grandparents' converted garage. By 16, she had become the sole provider for her family while dealing with her father's addiction issues.

The conversation delves deeply into her experience with a very public betrayal by her long-term partner, whom she had been with since age 19. Rather than immediately leaving, she chose to take time away from the relationship to work on herself through individual, family, and couples therapy. She explains how the experience forced her to examine her patterns of chronic people-pleasing and self-sacrifice that stemmed from being the eldest daughter in an unstable household. She describes feeling vulnerable to seeking father figures in the industry due to her complicated relationship with her own father.

Becky G discusses how growing up around her father's infidelity initially made her determined to 'out-dad' her father by becoming a better provider and protector. However, when faced with betrayal in her own relationship, she had to confront generational trauma and decide whether to repeat patterns or break them. After extensive therapy and personal work, she and her partner chose to rebuild their relationship on new terms, viewing it as a completely new relationship rather than trying to return to what was before.

Throughout her career in the music industry, she has advocated for female collaboration over competition, sharing stories of how she and other Latina artists like Karol G and Anitta worked together behind the scenes, sharing resources and supporting each other in a male-dominated industry. She emphasizes the importance of therapy, setting boundaries, and learning to prioritize her own needs while still maintaining her generous spirit.